Episode 78: 3 Things That Stop You From Writing Your Memoir

Send us Fan MailIt’s memoir season here at the Inspired Writer Collective! Enrollment for our Memoir Master Plan Cohort led by Elizabeth Wilson is now open!The 6-week memoir program for women runs from September 5 through October 17 and comes packed with valuable content and resources to start you off on the right foot or get you back on track with your memoir writing! And new nuggets of wisdom are added every time - this will be Round 3!Click here to learn more.In this week’s episode, we discuss three things that could be getting in the way of you realizing your dream of writing your memoir.Are you thinking you’ll write it “some day” and you keep pushing it aside because you’re going through the motions of life?Do you worry you don’t have what it takes to write your story?The truth is, you have the time and everything you need to write your story.It’s so common as writers to let the little things get in the way.Self-doubt is the feeling that sneaks up on you all the time.But, when you connect with a community of writers you’ll discover you’re not alone.Joining a group memoir writing program, like the Memoir Master Plan cohort, you’ll find the support, guidance, and connection you need to write the story you’re meant to tell.When you listen to today’s podcast, you’ll find yourself reflecting on whether any of the 3 blocks we share are true for you.Towards the end, Elizabeth shares a list of 12 reasons you’ll connect with about why you’re deciding to write a memoir from the book Deep Memoir by Jennifer Leigh Selig, Ph.D. If you are curious about 5 additional blocks holding you back from writing your memoir, get the PDF here.Writing prompt from this week’s episode: Make a list of internal and external transitions you’ve experienced in your life. (growing older, body changes, significant life events, etc.) Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If you've ever felt the pull to write your truth, to shape the chaos of real life into something meaningful and to share your journey with the world, you're in the right place. We're your hosts, Elizabeth and Stephanie, writers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who believe in you and know how important it is to find a writing community to guide you on your path to self-publishing. You’re invited to connect with us by joining our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week. Whether you’re working on a memoir, a novel, or journaling for yourself, this is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   Join our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox each week. This is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   If you missed this year's Memoir Summit, we recorded it! You can purchase the replays and get instant access to over 4 hours of memoir-specific content from Elizabeth and our amazing panelists of published memoir authors, indie presses, editors, and industry professionals!Work 1:1 with Memoir Coach Elizabeth Wilson. Book a session here.If you prefer to watch our conversations, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.You can find us on Instagram.